Ludovic Tézier has to cancel planned performances

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The Vienna State Opera announces that Ludovic Tézier will not be able to perform at the Haus am Ring this spring due to serious health reasons.

In his place, Jordan Shanahan will sing Amfortas in "Parsifal" (performances on April 17, 20 and 23, 2025); in the new production of "Tannhäuser" (premiere on May 22, further performances on May 25 and 29 as well as June 1 and 4, 2025), Martin Gantner will take on the role of Wolfram.

Ludovic Tézier would like to convey the following personal message to the audience:
"Dear friends!
i am forced to withdraw from the productions of Parsifal and Tannhäuser for medical reasons. .. two of my favorite roles!

It is sad news that I have to share with you today. But even though I am touched by a little nostalgia when I give you this news, there was no other way out. Rest assured that I am working just as tenaciously to regain my health as I have always done on stage, but I need my time.

I wish all my great colleagues on stage, in the orchestra pit and behind the scenes all the best and I wish you all wonderful evenings in this unique dream machine that is our State Opera!
Your Ludovic."